Silva Eases City Worries

Elvis Iwuamadi

2 months ago

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has provided a positive injury update after suffering a groin issue on international duty. Silva started Portugal’s 1-1 friendly draw against World Cup semi-finalists Croatia on Thursday but he was forced off at half-time after complaining about a groin problem.

It was unclear how severe the 24-year-old’s injury was and defending Premier League champions City, who are unbeaten so far this season, faced a nervous wait to find out the extent of the issue.

He was quoted as saying by the Manchester Evening News: “I came off at half-time because I have been having a little discomfort in the groin area, and with Mr Fernando Santos we thought it was better not to risk the second half.”

City return to action on September 15 with a home clash against Fulham before Lyon then make the trip to the Etihad four days later for the opening Champions League clash.